Archive for March, 2012

The April 2012 Issue of the Bulletin of Indonesia Economic Studies is now available online. Here’s a preview of the contents. The latest survey of recent developments, by Raksaka Mahi and Suahasil Nazara, argues that although the global financial crisis had an impact on the growth of exports and imports, GDP […]

By Peter McCawley This article was originally published in Jakarta Globe. Widjojo Nitisastro, one of Indonesia’s best-known and respected economic policy makers for three decades up until the mid-1990s, died in Jakarta on Friday. He was 84. Widjojo’s body was buried at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta, following […]

This article was originally posted in Global Asia as part of a debate on whether corruption can derail growth in Indonesia. By Hal Hill Indonesia’s unexpected and stellar growth over four decades shows clearly that corruption does not have to be a barrier to a booming economy. The key is […]